Canadian Journal of Criminology and Criminal Justice, vol. 56, no. 4, Essays to Honour the Life and Work of Dr. Carol LaPrairie / Essais pour honorer ..., July 2014, pp. 417-446
Description
Discusses how the context of reserves affects viability of the process because communities are small and isolated, with interconnected populations. Issues include: coercion to conceal the problem, competing loyalties, lack of alternatives and resources, and keeping the family intact.
Canadian Journal of Diabetes, vol. 38, no. 4, August 2014, pp. 217-218
Description
Discusses a lifecylce approach to diabetes and the need to balance basic science research to understand causes of type 1 and type 2 diabetes in children.
American Indian Culture and Research Journal, vol. 41, no. 1, 2017, pp. 87-108
Description
Describes Elders' contributions to a community-based participatory research project, the Nimi Ichinohabi program, on substance abuse prevention for children at the community school.
William Okeymaw was 12 years old at the time when he attended the Treaty #8 negotiations.He describes the negotiations and his understanding of the promises made; the role of the missionaries; talks of some of the Indian agents; and the abundance of buffalo in Lesser Slave Lake area at one time.
William Okeymaw attended the signing of Treaty 8 when he was 12 years old. He talks about: signing of treaty; treaty promises; establishment of reserves around Lesser Slave Lake; and expansion of these reserves as population grew; and the present need for further expansion.
Women in Canada: A Gender-based Statistical Report
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Tina Hotton Mahony
Joanna Jacob
Heather Hobson
Description
Statistics on violent crime, criminal and violent victimization, childhood assault, spousal violence, homicide, and females charged with violent offences.
Includes links to three books which follow the lives of three fictional children as they grow into adulthood, fears card, videos of conversations with five prominent Aboriginal women, and additional resource card.
Recommended for ages 14+ and suited for individual study or groups of up to 30.
Project involved organizing gathering of families in order to hear their stories and opinions, and interviewing front line workers and police officers working in Nunavik.
Canadian Journal of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology, vol. 38, no. 2, Service Delivery to First Nations, Inuit and Métis in Canada: Part 2, Summer, 2014, pp. 144-151
Description
"Reviews concepts and approaches related to cultural responsiveness in the literature in the field of education, pointing out how these are parallel with or might further inform practices in communication sciences and disorders."
Guide enhances clinical education and practical best practices for inclusion of Aboriginal health and culture into the health sciences curriculum. Includes background information and generic training and support materials to use in northern and rural areas.
Inuit Art Quarterly, vol. 27, no. 1, Kenojuak Ashevak, 1927-2013, Winter, 2014, pp. 8-15
Description
Comments on an artist who was awarded the Medal of Service of the Order of Canada by Governor General Roland Michener at the inaugural investiture.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article, scroll to page 8.
American Indian Culture and Research Journal, vol. 41, no. 3, Indigenous Food Sovereignty, 2017, pp. 31-70
Description
Discusses how farmers and gardeners define food sovereignty and how the concept has been put into practice to attain the goals of promoting health and traditional culture.
"You've Gotta Set a Precedent": Maori and Pacific Voices on Student Success in Higher Education
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
David Tokiharu Mayeda
Moeata Keil
Hilary Dansey Dutton
'I.-Futa-Helu 'Ofamo'oni
AlterNative, vol. 10, no. 2, 2014, pp. 165-179
Description
Identifies family and university role modelling and support; indigenous teaching and learning practices, and coping mechanisms for racism as factors facilitating student success.
Includes general material on taxation, employment, social assistance, education, status, band membership, housing, wills and estates, family law, children, violence, and governance.